Singapore – NHK WORLD TV is pleased to announce Michelle Chong as the first guest reporter not residing in Japan to appear on Tokyo Eye 2020; a travel infotainment show featuring the ultimate tourist destinations for food, beauty, lifestyle, art and architecture in the metropolis that will be home to the next Olympic and Paralympics Games in 2020. Presenting two episodes that will air locally in October 2016, Michelle will introduce to viewers some of the city’s lesser known delicacies … [Read more...] about Tokyo Eye 2020 features Michelle Chong
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First 4K for CJ E&M
Hong Kong– CJ E&M has rebranded its Asian TV channel, Channel M, as tvN. To kick-off, tvN launches its first original 4K production in Asia, a travel series named MUST (My Unexpected Sweet Trip), taking audiences around the region. The first stop of the series is fully supported by Hong Kong Tourism Board and GTA, and takes place in Hong Kong, involving the most beautiful woman in Asia, Clara Lee, and Hong Kong singer, Pakho Chau, who travelled around the city for exceptional local … [Read more...] about First 4K for CJ E&M
Scripps Networks International introduces new content at MIPCOM
New York – Scripps Networks International announced that its newly established Programme Sales and Distribution division will introduce 1,200 hours of fresh new content at MIPCOM from across the company’s portfolio of networks including Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel. From house hunting to the sizzling drama of the kitchen, Scripps Networks offers content that inspires and transports audiences around the globe. “The breadth of Scripps Networks’ offering includes a … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks International introduces new content at MIPCOM
Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
London – Lonely Planet is primed to take viewers in the Asia-Pacific on an adventure with the launch of a dedicated travel block. The programming block, debuting on BBC Knowledge in November, will feature new programmes to whet the appetites of travellers and armchair explorers. In Asia, Arctic With Bruce Parry, a five-part documentary series that goes deep into the region, will air in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea on 2 November. While in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
Travel heads downunder
London - Travel Channel International has debuted on screens in Australia with fetchtv. Scott Larson, CEO of fetchtv, said TC would add an extra splash of travel and adventure to the already strong content line up available on the new IPTV provider. Henry Cole, presenter of one of TC’s flag-ship shows, World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, was in Sydney to officially launch the channel downunder. He will next be seen taking on a 6,500 kilometre ride from Sydney to Perth for the … [Read more...] about Travel heads downunder
Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Travel Channel International and GlobeCast today announced the successful migration of Travel Channel’s Asia signal from Asiasat to GlobeCast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. The move was initiated to support the channel’s HD launch later in the year while allowing it to expand to new territories and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. More in the next Executive News Roundup. … [Read more...] about Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3